Monumenta Nipponica is a semi-annual academic journal of Japanese studies.

Published by Sophia University (Tokyo), it is one of the oldest English-language academic journals in the field of Asian studies, being founded in 1938.

[3] A symposium was held at Sophia University on October 6, 2018, to commemorate the 80-year anniversary of Monumenta Nipponica's founding.

[4] In 2020, Sophia University published a special issue commemorating Monumenta Nipponica's 80-year founding, showcasing the people who made the journal happen and noteworthy historical events.

In addition to the printed journal, Monumenta Nipponica's content can be accessed via 3 websites.